Liverpool transfer news: Southampton did NOT receive a single bid for Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk, 26, has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool throughout the summer transfer window as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his defensive ranks.Liverpool were accused of trying to ‘tap up’ the former Celtic man and publicly ended their interest in the centre-back earlier in the window.
But the Dutch international has tried to force through a move after handing in a transfer request.
This prompted renewed interest from Liverpool and a fee in excess of £70m may have been enough for Southampton to sell Van Dijk.
However, Yahoo Sport claim the Reds never even lodged a formal offer... read more

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